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Fun activities you can do while in quarantine

Having your daily lives be turned upside down during the COVID-19 pandemic may just be a real blessing in disguise. Being quarantined in home gives you the opportunity to be in your favorite space that you have designed just for you. This time allows you to complete items on your to do list that you have been putting off and have a bit of fun. Here is a fun list of ideas for you to pass the time in your home!

  • Arts and Crafts: The perfect way to pass the time & add a little happiness in your home!

Door Wreath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC_4czHAdRE

Tassel Wall Hanging: https://juliemeasures.com/easy-yarn-crafts/

Flower Button: https://craftklatchwithmona.blogspot.com/2013/06/button-flowers-craft-tutorial.html

  • Fun & Games: Put your mind to the test and enjoy some friendly competition! Want to have more opponents? Video chat with friends and family!

Crosswords: https://www.boatloadpuzzles.com/playcrossword

Sudoku: https://www.websudoku.com/

Word Finds: https://thewordsearch.com/puzzle/987/full-house/

  • Sit Back and Relax: Get caught up on what everyone is watching on TV for endless hours of entertainment!

This list of recommendations can all be found on Netflix.

  • Explore: No need to book a flight or jump on a train to view everything the world has to offer! Tour the streets of famous cities, art galleries, and zoos from the comfort of your home!

Click the links to start exploring!

The Detroit Zoo: https://bit.ly/2UWkufM

The Henry Dorly Zoo: https://bit.ly/2UxwUvo

Africa’s Wild Animals: https://bit.ly/2JrvJr1

The Tropical Reef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F109TZt3nRc

Art Institute of Chicago: https://www.artic.edu/collection

The Getty: https://www.facebook.com/107440850096/videos/240994900406934/

Coutrauld Institute of Art: https://courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/about/3d-gallery-virtual-tour

The National Gallery: https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours

Machu Picchu: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/videos/machupicchu/80561?id=16601

The Great Pyramids of Giza: https://www.google.com/maps/@29.9804017,31.1330098,2a,90y,47.39h,84.63t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s0xBUAVfaXdpFFdGkUhS94g!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

The Grand Canyon: https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0640823,-112.0898446,0a,73.7y,47.95h,83.81t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sAF1QipO7y1DWebvxcm3M-1a1mM5ZyC0OEh0Biic3A_5T!2e10?source=apiv3

The Streets of Rome:

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9106905,12.4763075,3a,75y,287.62h,100.69t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMurbEPhyghi8OIa3MHiv9a-Dvk1JDKi0Qt0RkV!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMurbEPhyghi8OIa3MHiv9a-Dvk1JDKi0Qt0RkV%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-10.6913185-ya242.50058-ro-0-fo100!7i6080!8i3040

The Streets of Paris: ttps://www.google.com/maps/@48.8615649,2.3355124,3a,75y,62.23h,89.44t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipOY1940DblXtiX4n9e5KGq7_DqmfSa74GkHmqec!2e10!3e11!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOY1940DblXtiX4n9e5KGq7_DqmfSa74GkHmqec%3Dw203-h100-k-no-pi-7.4276533-ya113.36013-ro-0-fo100!7i4000!8i2000

  • To Do’s: We all have a list of household chores that we have been putting off and now is the perfect time to check things off your list! Have fun with your list by listening to music and trying new recipes!

Here are the recipes for;

Beef and Barley Soup: https://bit.ly/2QXKx4I

Chicken Fried Rice: https://bit.ly/340sY9E

Taco Casserole: https://bit.ly/39xA9Yb